Wildfire Donation Resources

Illustration by Sara Calhoun

Wildfires burn out of control in California and Oregon devastating many in its path. Below are a few places you can donate in order to give your support during this unprecedented fire season. 

• America's Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund: supports evacuation centers and recovery programs
• GlobalGiving's Wildlife Relief Fund: provides relief and support for those affected 
• Direct Relief: provides particulate-filtering masks across communities 
• The California Community Foundation's Wildfire Relief Fund: supports immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts
• Oregon Community Wildfire Relief Fund: supports immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts
• GoFundMe: has various campaigns to distribute funds
• The Salvation Army: provides food, water and support
• The California Fire Foundation: provides emotional and financial assistance 
• Los Angeles Country Fire Department Foundation: supports paramedics, firefighters, lifeguards and other personnel 
• United Way Bay Area Wildfire Relief Fund: provides immediate and long-term recovery assistance 
• World Central Kitchen: provides meals across California
• Volunteers for the Emergency Management of Animals Network: provides assistance to animal owners 
• Red Rover: provides animals with shelter, food and supplies
• Mental Health America: list of phone numbers and aid for those in distress

If you can't donate, raise awareness! Help is needed no matter how big or how small.